Notices to Mariners

Tory Island Lighthouse - Establishment of Radar Beacon

07 - 1996

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on Thursday, 21st March 1996, a radar beacon will be established at Tory Island Lighthouse (A6200) as follows:

Frequency:

X/S Bands (3cm and 10cm)

Response Time:

Simultaneously active on both X and S bands for 9 seconds in every 30 seconds.

Azimuth Coverage:

360°

Range:

12 to 23 nautical miles

Range will vary depending on ships radar transmitter power and scanner height. These are theoretical maximum ranges and allowance should be made for weather conditions and the condition of the radar equipment.